In his third year on the rookie list, the compact opening batsman Jonathan Wells was given his first taste of first-class cricket in 2008-09. Taking advantage of an unsettled top order, Wells played six first-class matches for the season and scores of 85 against New South Wales and a narrowly missed maiden first-class century against Victoria were highlights in an inconsistent but promising first year. His promotion follows strong seasons in Hobart grade cricket and he was upgraded to a full state deal for 2009-10.Ben Huf June 2009

Why was it that Australia put in such a hazy performance in a match that mattered so much? Of the two teams they are the more experienced, the more used to winning and entering this week the more confident

Australia's selectors and management have been accused of being too harsh on Brad Haddin but the team's horrible display at Edgbaston suggests that they may actually have been too lenient, and not just on him

Australia's selectors and management have been accused of being too harsh on Brad Haddin but the team's horrible display at Edgbaston suggests that they may actually have been too lenient, and not just on him

Why was it that Australia put in such a hazy performance in a match that mattered so much? Of the two teams they are the more experienced, the more used to winning and entering this week the more confident